Drunken Philosophy

To celebrate the fact that Dan went to see a movie this
weekend, the Drunken Philosophy boys discuss the aesthetic and
historical philosophy of Afrofuturism. How do a people who have had
their culture systematically stripped away from them imagine a
fantastical future? How come funk always looks like space? And why
the...

In honor of the 200th (!) episode of Drunken
Philosophy, Connor and Dan decide to take a brief break from the
show's usual format and discuss philosophy as it pertains to them
personally. Between their discussion of Hogwarts enrollment policy
and how people should treat waiters, they offer up opinions on
ethical...

Who better to discuss the problematic and incredibly
murky historical representation of Eastern culture than two white
guys who rarely leave the contiguous United States. But, as they
say, that's what you sign up for when you listen to a podcast. This
week, Connor and Dan discuss the book Orientalism...

The staying power of Simone Weil's philosophy is a
testament to the importance of outsiders and weirdos. This week,
Connor and Dan stumble their way through this impressive woman's
life and examine the mystical side of philosophy. Also, discussed:
popsicle stick jokes, what God is like when he's not creating the
whole...

About the Podcast

Dan has a degree in Philosophy. Connor has a degree in High School. Together they have a bit of a drinking problem. Each week they explore the work of a new philosopher or a new philosophical idea and do their best to learn something before getting distracted.